Assistant Chief Pilot, Training, Dash 8

The Assistant Chief Pilot, Training, Dash 8 Fleet is responsible to the Chief Pilot, Dash 8 Fleet for the development, coordination, conduct and management of the Pilot Initial, Conversion and Recurrent Training Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all matters relating to Dash 8 pilot training;

• Assisting with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures in coordination with the Flight Operations Standardization Board;

• Developing and/or implementing all required approved training programs for the flight crews in consultation with the Chief Pilot;

• Appointing Training Pilots;

• Overseeing simulator training and conducting simulator training as required;

• Ensuring that adequate training records are maintained for each pilot in the Company’s employ, as outlined in CASS 725.124 and in the Training Control Manual (TCM);

• Maintaining and supervising the initial training program which includes the new hire simulator program, initial ground school, flight deck procedures training, airborne training as applicable, and line indoctrination;

• Maintaining and supervising the recurrent pilot training program which includes the recurrent ground school and simulator program;

• The ongoing program of training development in such areas as CRM, GPS navigation, advanced navigation and on board systems, computer enhanced training aids for ground school, and enhanced initial and recurrent training aids;

• In coordination with the Chief Pilot, Dash 8 Fleet, the supervision of Training Pilots, ground school instructors, and CRM facilitators in the day to day performance of their duties;

• Actively participating in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy; and

• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot, Dash 8 Fleet and/or Director, Flight Operations.
  
  

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.

• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.

• People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.

• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding of the Training and Control Manual

• Thorough understanding of the ACP Check Manual

• Thorough understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Standards and other Transport Canada publications

• Embodies and exhibits the Porter values in everyday work

• Post-Secondary education is considered an asset

• Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

LOCATION: Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ)